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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Narayan Rane launches MSME Competitive  Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme
LEAN has potential to become a national movement and aims to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the MSMEs of the country: Shri Rane
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane launched the MSME Competitive  Scheme today. Speaking on the occasion Shri Rane said that LEAN has the potential to become a national movement and that it aims to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the MSMEs of India. He added that LEAN will not only attempt to improve quality, productivity & performance, but also the capability to change the mind-sets of manufacturers and transform them into a world class manufacturers. Union MoS,MSME Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma also addressed the gathering.
This Scheme is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about LEAN Manufacturing practices and motivate and incentivize them to attain LEAN levels while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions.
Under the scheme, MSMEs will implement LEAN manufacturing tools like 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN, Visual workplace, Poka Yoka etc under the able guidance of trained and competent LEAN Consultants to attain LEAN levels like Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Through the LEAN journey, MSMEs can reduce wastages substantially, increase productivity, improve quality, work safely, expanding their markets, and finally becoming competitive and profitable.
To support MSMEs, Government will contribute 90% of implementation cost for handholding and consultancy fees. There will be an additional contribution of 5% for the MSMEs which are part of SFURTI clusters, owned by Women/SC/ST and located in NER. In addition to the above, there will be an additional contribution of 5% for MSMEs which are registering through Industry Associations/ Overall Equipment Manufacturing  organizations after completing all levels. There is a unique feature to encourage Industry Associations and OEMs for motivating their supply chain vendors to participate in this scheme.
For more details visit – www.lean.msme.gov.in
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves proposed acquisition of additional 25% shareholding of Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves proposed acquisition of additional 25% shareholding of Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of additional 25% shareholding of Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited  by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited .
The Acquirer is a private multi-port operator. It is currently present at 11 ports in six maritime states of Gujarat, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. It already holds 75% shareholding of the Target. As a result of the proposed combination Acquirer will hold 100% shareholding and sole control of the Target.
The Target is engaged as a developer and operator of an all-weather, deepwater multi-purpose port located at Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, under Build-Operate-Share-Transfer concession from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Detailed Order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Power
Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh lays foundation stone for augmentation of POWERGRID’s Ara sub-station
Augmentation of Sub-Station to ensure uninterrupted power supply and give boost to economic and social development of the region through a strong power infrastructure: Shri R. K. Singh
Shri R. K. Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy, laid the foundation stone for augmentation of 220/132 kV POWERGRID Ara Substation yesterday. Shri Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Hon'ble Energy Minister, Bihar, Shri Amrendra Pratap Singh, Hon'ble MLA, Ara, Shri Raghavendra Pratap Singh, Hon'ble MLA, Barhara, Smt. Kiran Devi, Hon'ble MLA, Sandesh, Mr. Awadhesh Narayan Singh, Hon'ble Member, Bihar Legislative Council, Smt. Indu Devi, Mayor, Ara, Smt. Poonam Devi, Deputy Mayor, Ara, Chairman and Managing Director of POWERGRID Shri K. Sreekant and senior government officials were present on the occasion.The augmentation of POWERGRID Ara sub-station will increase the total transformation capacity of the sub-station to 560 MVA.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri R. K. Singh said that the initiative will speed up the pace of development in Ara, and give boost to economic and social development of the region through a strong power infrastructure. “This initiative would facilitate meeting demand of electricity for the next 10 years in Ara. Uninterrupted power supply will lead to industrial and commercial development of the area and also improve power availability in Bhojpur, Buxar and Rohtas districts. It will further strengthen Ara's connectivity with the national grid,” Shri Singh added.
Various works of rural development such as bathing ghat, PCC road, community hall, culvert, boundary wall, retaining wall etc. have been undertaken by POWERGRID under Corporate Social Responsibility in Bhojpur. Arrangement of bench desk in schools, high mast light and construction of toilets etc. have also been done under CSR. Apart from the core business of power transmission, POWERGRID, a Maharatna PSU of the Government of India, is playing a leading role in impacting lives through multifarious social development initiatives under the slogan of “POWERGRID - Transmitting Power, Transforming Lives”.
Ministry of Education
Legal Education
The syllabi and textbooks brought out by the National Council of Educational Research and Training  as a follow up of the National Curriculum Framework , 2005 adequately integrates the legal education concerns from upper primary to senior secondary stages of school education. In addition, some of the supplementary materials prepared by NCERT also focus on legal literacy. In the Central Board of Secondary Education  affiliated schools, teaching of Social Sciences is compulsory till Class X, which, inter-alia, includes knowledge about the basic structure of the legislature, executive and judiciary, including the basic framework of the legal system, the ways laws are created in India and basic coverage of the Constitution of India and the rights it grants. CBSE also offers an optional academic elective subject, namely, ‘Legal Studies’ in Classes XI and XII as fifth or sixth subject with any combination of subjects. Since, education is a subject in the Concurrent list of the Constitution and the majority of the schools are under the jurisdiction of State/Union Territory  Governments, it is for the respective State/UT Government to impart the legal education in their schools.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Homage Paid to Kargil Martyrs at theWar Memorial, Visakhapatnam
On the occasion of 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC, Shri V Vinay Chand, District Collector, Visakhapatnam, Vice Admiral VK Namballa , President Navy Foundation and Col PJ Lawrance , ZillaSainik Welfare Officer paid homage to the martyrs of Kargil War in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at ‘Victory at Sea’ War Memorial Visakhapatnam on 26 Jul 19.
A 50 men Guard of Honour was paraded on the occasion. The Guard performed the ‘Salami Shastra’ and Vice Adm Jain placed the floral wreath. While the bugler sounded the ‘Last Post’, a two-minute silence was observed. With the Guard reverting to the ‘Salami Shastra’ position, the Bugler sounded, ‘Rouse’ heralding the end of the ceremony.
The Nation remembers the supreme sacrifices of Martyrs of the Kargil War when India successfully recaptured the covertly occupied few outposts inside the Line of Control on this day twenty years ago. Ever sincethe victory in 'Operation Vijay, 26 Jul is celebrated the Kargil Vijay Diwas every year.
The ‘Victory at Sea’ War Memorial at RK Beach Road Visakhapatnam is a fitting tribute to mark the supreme sacrifice of our men who in the highest traditions of the Indian Armed Forces, made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 INDO-PAK war. Homage is paid to our fallen heroes on important occasions like Republic Day, Independence Day, Vijay Diwas and Navy day by placing a floral wreath at the memorial.
Ministry of Coal
NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
"Project Bachpan" -MoU signed with District Administration, Singrauli
Northern Coalfields Limited , a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Coal has further intensified its campaign against malnutrition in the surrounding areas of its Mining operations, under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
An MoU has been signed between NCL and District Administration, Singrauli, to initiate and run Project “Bachpan”, with a commitment to eradicate the menace of child malnutrition in and around the surrounding areas of NCL.
Under this CSR project, Dudhichua Area of NCL will spend an amount of more than Rs. 23 lakhs in various phases.
Shri Anurag Kumar, General Manager of Dudhichua Project,NCL, and Shri Rajesh Ram Gupta, District Program Officer, Women & Child Development, Singrauli, signed the MoU.
This Social Welfare program will cater to the nutritional needs of more than 260 under nourished children through seven Nutrition Centers, which are planned to be started in existing Anganwadis in Singrauli District of Madhya Pradesh. This initiative will ensure the malnourished children's good health and wellbeing.
Senior officials from the Singrauli based Coal PSU and District Administration were also present on this occasion
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Segregate waste, spread swachhata
Delhi hosts events to promote waste segregation and it’s management
In the journey of swachhata with destination clean India, states, UTs and Urban Local Bodies  have acted as the engines of change and have effectively implemented interventions and ensured the achievement of objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Additionally, executive officials have played a pivotal role in strategic decision making, capacity building and guiding the overall approach for enhancing sanitation and waste management in cities.
There have been a number of initiatives and IEC drives carried out across the nation on general notion of cleanliness, while it is equally important to segregate dry and wet waste as merely dumping them in random bins wouldn’t serve any purpose. Acting on this principle under the Swachhata Pakhwada- Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 campaign, a wet waste composters inauguration ceremony was held at the Green MIG Flats in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden area led by local councillor Shashi Talwar and Dr Radha Goyal . There were 12 composters installed which would cater to a total of 512 households of the RWA. To raise awareness among the residents about waste segregation, a Nukad Natak was also organized with the theme "Hara Geela Sukha Neela." Additionally, MCD officials attending the event spoke on the significance of waste management in the light of Garbage-free India vision as well as the practicality of composters in the current environment. Residents were informed about the operation of the composters by Dr Goyal wherein several questions of the residents were also addressed. Meanwhile, a training session was also arranged for the waste collectors, housemaids and RWA officials.
During the same as this event was held, a unique call to action was given by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fellow citizens. On 105th episode of Mann Ki Baat, as a run up to Gandhi Jayanti, PM Modi appealed for 1 hour of shramdaan for swachhata at 10 am on 1st October 2023 by all citizens collectively and said that it would be a ‘swachhanjali’ to Bapu on the eve of his Jayanti. Speaking on SHS, he said “A big event on cleanliness is going to be organized on the 1st of October i.e. Sunday at 10 am. You too should take out time and help in this campaign related to cleanliness. You can also join this cleanliness campaign in your street, or neighbourhood…or at a park, river, lake or any other public place.” This mega cleanliness drive calls upon citizens from all walks of life to join in actual cleaning activities at public places. With such activities and initiatives taken, the number of people joining the Swachhata Pakhwada has reached 7 crore and it is only going to get bigger and bigger.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates wrestlers on winning medals at Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated wrestlers on winning medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"More power to the talented wrestlers! At the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021, our Men’s and Women’s contingent comes back with a total of 11 medals including 4 Silvers. Kudos to the team for the success and best wishes for their future endeavours."
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares details of ‘8 Years of Infra Gati’
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared details of infrastructure development during the 8 years of the government under the hashtag #8YearsOfInfraGati.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Better air connectivity.
More cities with metro transport.
Record push for infra.
Modernising railways.
Here’s a glimpse of how India is building next gen infra for our people. #8YearsOfInfraGati”
“8 वर्षों के दौरान जिस प्रकार इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर के क्षेत्र में तेज विकास किया है, वो न्यू इंडिया के दमखम को प्रदर्शित करता है। सड़कें, हवाई अड्डे, रेल इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर एवं बंदरगाहों के निर्माण के साथ ही आज पीएम गति शक्ति के जरिए इस क्षेत्र को नई गति मिल रही है। #8YearsOfInfraGati”
Ministry of Defence
EX SHINYUU Maitri-2018 With JASDF Commences
The Japanese Air Self Defence Force  is in India for a bilateral air exercise SHINYUU Maitri-18 with Indian Air Force from 03-07 Dec 18 at A F Station Agra. The theme of the exercise is joint Mobility/Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief  on Transport aircraft. The JASDF C2 aircraft along with aircrew/observers are part of this first air exercise between the two Air Forces. IAF is participating with An-32 and C-17 aircraft with aircrew & observers. The focus of the exercise is set for the IAF and JASDF crews to undertake Joint Mobility/ HADR operations. Display of heavy loading/ off loading are also planned to be practiced during this exercise.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves granting one-time window to Government Companies to surrender non-operational coal mines without penalty
Several coal mines with PSUs likely to be released and auctioned as per present auction policy
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the Ministry of Coal’s proposal for providing a one-time window to the Central and State PSUs to surrender non-operational mines without penalty  and without citing any reason. This may release several coal mines which the present Government PSU allottees are not in a position to develop or are disinterested and could be auctioned as per the present auction policy. A three months’ time will be granted to the allottee Government Companies to surrender the coal mines from the date of publication of the approved surrender policy.
Post cancellation of coal blocks by the Supreme Court in 2014, to prevent immediate disruption of coal supplies to thermal power plants, the government have allotted many cancelled coal blocks to state and central PSUs on allotment route. The allocation route was expeditious and it was expected that the coal requirement of State GENCOs would be met from those blocks. The revenue share payable by State/ Central PSUs is fixed on per tonne basis unlike private sector who have to bid. Given the context of allocation of coal blocks at that point of time, conditions for times lines for operationalization of coal blocks were very stringent and firm leaving no wriggle room either to the successful allottee or the Nominated Authority. Penalization for delay in operationalization of coal mines has resulted in disputes and court cases.
Till December-2021, 45 mines out of 73 coal mines allotted to Government companies, remained non-operational and due date of commencement of mining operations in case of 19 coal mines has already over. Delays were due to reasons beyond the control of allottees, for example, law and order issues; enhancement in the area of forest from what was declared earlier; resistance of land-holders against land acquisition; geological surprises in terms of availability of coal resources.
Coal sector is a key to energy security for the country. In the approval, good quality coal blocks which were allotted early can be quickly recycled back after removing technical difficulties and adjusting boundaries and offered to interested parties under the recently launched commercial coal mines auction policy. Early operationalization of coal blocks will provide employment, boost investment, contribute to economic development of backward areas in the country, reduce litigation and promote ease of doing business leading to reduction in import of coal in the country.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Promotion of Tribal Culture, Livelihood and Education
Ministry of Tribal Affairs is administrating the schemes of “Support of Tribal Research Institute” and Tribal Festival, Research, Information and Mass Education” under which various activities like research studies/publication of books/documentation including audio visual documentaries to fill the gap of research studies on tribal issues and Promotion of rich tribal cultural heritage as well as capacity building of tribal persons/institutions associated with tribal affairs, dissemination of information and creation of awareness are undertaken and identify and recognize institutes/organizations as Centre of Excellence  to undertake various research studies/publication of books/documentation including audio visual documentaries to fill the gap in research studies on tribal issues.
Government has approved Jharkhand State Government’s proposal for setting up a Tribal Freedom Fighters’ Museum at Ranchi.78 EMRS have also been sanctioned for Jharkhand.To improve the return on the efforts of the tribal beneficiaries in gathering Minor Forest Produce, 39 Van DhanVikas Kendra  have also been sanctioned for Jharkhand of which 2 are in Hazaribagh and 1 in Ramgarh Districts.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt.Renuka Singh Saruta in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
1st G20 Trade and Investment Working Group  Meeting in Mumbai, March 28th – 30th, 2023
Mumbai: 24th March, 2023
The 1st TIWG meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is scheduled in Mumbai, from March 28th - 30th, 2023. During this three-day Meeting, over 100 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, regional groupings and international organisations will engage in deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments.
On the first day, a seminar on ‘Trade Finance’ will be held at the Ballroom, Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai. The role of banks, financial institutions, development finance institutions and export credit agencies in closing the trade finance gap, and how digitalisation and fintech solutions can improve access to trade finance, will be discussed through two panel discussions. It will be followed by a guided tour of Bharat Diamond Bourse.
On 29th March, 2023, the TIWG Meeting will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Commerce & Industry Minister of India.
Subsequently, in the two working sessions, the TIWG priority issues focussed on making trade work for growth and prosperity, and building resilient Global Value Chains  will be discussed. The emphasis will be on achieving shared outcomes for making growth inclusive and resilient, increasing the participation of developing countries and the Global South in GVCs, making GVCs work for inclusive development and building resilient GVCs to withstand future shocks.
On the concluding day, the TIWG priorities on integrating MSMEs in Global Trade, and building efficient logistics for trade will be discussed across two working sessions. The Presidency will aim to carry forward the work done by past G20 Presidencies to better integrate MSMEs into global trade considering their primacy in sustaining livelihoods in both the developed and developing countries. The ways of developing robust logistics infrastructure that could reduce transaction costs both across borders and in the hinterlands will also be deliberated by the G20 delegates.
Under India’s Presidency, the aim is to build a shared understanding of the challenges being faced in accelerating global trade and investment, and how existing opportunities can be harnessed for the benefit of humanity following the motto of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and find common solutions.
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Ministry of Steel
Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste appeals to the metallurgist to work on the development of indigenous technology to make India self- sufficient in the field of metals
Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste has called upon the metallurgists to work on the development of indigenous technology so that India can become self-sufficient in the field of metals. Inaugurating the 76th Annual Technical Meeting  of The Indian Institute of Metals  at Hyderabad today, the Minister said, the Government is earnestly focused on creating conducive environment for Indian Industry to pave the way to being a global leader. He said, many steel companies have evinced interest and submitted applications to set up units under Rs 6322 crore production linked incentive scheme for enhancement of specialty steel production in India, announced as a major boost for attaining Atmanirbhar goals. The Minister mentioned that steel occupies premiere place among the metals fraternity due its highest availability and utility in the world, followed by aluminum. He reminded the audience, India is still dependent on imports for some categories of steels.
The Minister expressed hope that the event shall foster strong interaction among research laboratories, industries and academia about the latest developments, challenges, and solutions relevant to the Metallurgical & Material Science. Shri Kulaste noted that ATM of The IIM is a premiere technical event for the Metallurgical and Material Science Community and expressed happiness that many students are also participating in the ATM.
More than 900 delegates comprising scientists, researchers, students and industry personals are participating in this ATM. As a part of this event, an international symposium was held on “Accelerated Materials Design and Additive Manufacturing: Scientific & Technological Perspective”, where leading experts delivered special lectures in their area of specialization. Dedicated Poster Session and Metallographic Contest are also being organized as a part of ATM. Special Session is being held for Industry and academia experts for discussion on most pressing problems in the sector.